This proverb highlights the importance of not being carried away by one’s pride. Even if you are a person of great stature or significance (as indicated by the large jug or the net), it is essential to keep calm and not get agitated unnecessarily. In other words, maintain your humility and composure even in situations where you might be tempted to get angry or boastful. An equivalent proverb in English would be ‘Pride goes before a fall’ or ‘Pride comes before the fall’.